subsitute for running?

[Sam Donald]

cant run cos the roads r too icey and slippery

the swimming pool is closed for a while cos of xmas holidays

where can i keep conditioned? im training for a fight in january..

[Suckmedry]

Plenty of indoor conditioning you can do man, do it as often as you would running.

This circuit is one we use heaps at my gym, it really works. You keep going through it as fast as you can for the duration of a round. (so 2 or 3 mins depending on what you fight) If you fight 3x3, I'd do 4x3 min rounds of it.

20 jumping jacks
10 push ups
10 sit ups/crunches
10 dips (just on the floor)
10 knee jumps (lift your knees up high as you jump)
10 burpees

Like I said, keep going through it as fast as you can for the round. When I'm in top shape I can go through it 3 times and be onto the sit-ups in the 4th set during a 3 minute round.

Anyway, it works well, very effective. It will condition you for your fight.

[La Zorrita]

maybe u can.... zuk a ***?

[alza1988]

Plenty of indoor conditioning you can do man, do it as often as you would running.

This circuit is one we use heaps at my gym, it really works. You keep going through it as fast as you can for the duration of a round. (so 2 or 3 mins depending on what you fight) If you fight 3x3, I'd do 4x3 min rounds of it.

20 jumping jacks
10 push ups
10 sit ups/crunches
10 dips (just on the floor)
10 knee jumps (lift your knees up high as you jump)
10 burpees

Like I said, keep going through it as fast as you can for the round. When I'm in top shape I can go through it 3 times and be onto the sit-ups in the 4th set during a 3 minute round.

Anyway, it works well, very effective. It will condition you for your fight.

That looks like a good conditioning circuit .You read full throttle conditioning from Rosstraining that's a good book

http://www.rosstraining.com/articles/indooroptions.html

http://www.rosstraining.com/fullthrottleconditioning.html

[BG_Knocc_Out]

Jumping rope can be a good substitute.

[LoadedWraps]

The best simulation for running is the elliptical. It simulates running movement and is very easy on the joints. You can get off the elliptical and still run a few miles like you haven't done any cardio.
intervals works well, but I prefer loading resistance and grinding it out for 35-45 mins.
I incorporate elliptical at least twice a week, run once a week and am in the boxing gym the rest of the time.
jump rope and circuits give you awesome results cardio wise but if you want to keep your running muscle memory and breathing in check, elliptical is the way to go.

[DR.ORGYY]

treadmill...............

[ScottDBA]

Can't really replace long distance running with a fast circuit of burpees, squats etc. They work different aspects of your cardio (aerobic vs anaerobic).

Use the circuits to replace your sprint sessions.

To replace long distance running, you need to get your heart rate up for a long period of time (however long you would usually run for basically). Any cardio machine will do the trick, eliptical, rowing machine, stationary bike etc. If you don't have access to any of those you can always jump rope.

[Holtol]

If you have a stair case you can get a good work out running up and down the stairs. I used to do that during the winter sometimes.

[cja07007]

I use the stairmaster alot instead of running everyday I use that instead to break it up. gives you a great workout and its easy on the knees and hips. I do 3 min hard and 30 seconds less intense. good work.